What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Technician, Circulation Department -Job#2025-06 position at Somerset County Library System?
2 part-time openings at the North Plainfield Library
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at the Circulation, Youth and/or Adult Services desk; performing off-desk responsibilities; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; shelving library materials; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by supervisor or branch manager.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; one year of related customer service or library experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required
Physical Demands:
Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English or other languages as required by the position; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position in areas of the building that are only accessible by using stairs; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.
Schedule: Since the library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation; availability to work evening hours, some holidays; schedule subject to change with notice. This is not a temporary or seasonal position
For consideration, submit the following:
Cover letter, resume, and the SCLSNJ job application with the hours you are available to work. You must complete the application from our website. www.sclsnj.org
By Email: jobs@sclibnj.org
By Mail:
- SCLSNJ - Bridgewater Library
- 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Attn: Human Resources Dept.
We do NOT work with 3rd party recruiters.
About SCLSNJ:
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 9 locations that serve 15 member communities. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.59 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20